SJS in the News
We are continuing our efforts to fight for everyone who has been diagnosed with Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) due to medical error or negligence. As part of that initiative, we do continuous research, and here are some new cases that have made it to the news. In July, a young teen was recovered after six months […]
SJS –Phenytoin-induced Stevens–Johnson syndrome with myocarditis: A rare case report
Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is an acute, fatal reaction you can have to a medication, and one such medication is phenytoin. The drug phenytoin is an antiepileptic that was prescribed to a 43-year-old male who developed both SJS and myocarditis – two of the most severe side effects of the medication. Currently, it has been […]
Steven Johnson Syndrome – In the News
Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) has become more prominently identified, and we would like to share some cases in the news today. Mr. Kevin Mannion, 33-year-old male, was a victim of the disease. At first, he thought he just had the flu, symptoms starting with a sore throat, and he refused any treatment or going to […]
The History of Steven Johnson Syndrome
Every disease that has been diagnosed has been at the expense of someone who had it first. The history of Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is just the same. The two men responsible for identifying SJS are Albert Stevens, a surgeon, and Frank Johnson, a pediatrician. Albert Stevens was born in 1884 in Rangoon, India. In […]
Steven Johnson Syndrome & Pregnancy
Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a severe and life-threatening condition that is more prone to anybody who is considered immunocompromised. One such state of being immunocompromised is pregnancy. SJS is a hypersensitivity reaction to certain drugs and vaccines affecting the skin and the mucous membranes. What happens is that in the body there is altered […]
Steven Johnson Syndrome – Epidemiology in Korea
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are life-threatening diseases with a rare incidence. The incidence of SJS and TEN were assessed using a nationwide administrative database in Korea. In McKinney, we feel that this research is relevant because this is a global problem physicians, pharmacists, and lawyers are fighting to prevent. Epidemiologic […]
I Have Steven Johnson Syndrome – Complications
The attorneys at McKinney Law Firm are experts in defending our clients against medical negligence. McKinney attorneys are currently helping numerous victims who were diagnosed with Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) due to medical negligence. We have spent a lot of time researching and learning more about SJS, and today we would like to help educate […]
The Treatment and Management of SJS – Medically and At Home
We here at McKinney are a law firm dedicated to medical negligence for all people who have been misdiagnosed when they have had Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS). As part of our goal to help those who have suffered at the hands of medical negligence, we want to also help you understand your syndrome. In this […]
Now I have SJS, What should I do?
Once a diagnosis of Steven-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) has been made, the doctor has the responsibility to make sure the proper steps are taken. However, before the doctor sees you and diagnosis you, there are things you may do as well. Suspecting that you may have SJS, you should start by stopping the offending agent. On […]
Oh, dear, I have SJS, what will happen now?
The prognosis of Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) varies depending on the amount and severity of the lesions. Most lesions typically heal within a week or two, unless a secondary infection occurs, however, many people recover without additional consequence. The prognosis of someone with SJS is correlated with mortality. Mortality is linked with the amount of […]
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